

The Christian Homemaking Podcast: Simply Convivial with Mystie Winckler
Mystie Winckler
Christian homemakers need encouragement and motivation to stay the course. Homemaking and homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. If you’re a Christian mom longing for a well-ordered home, a peaceful homeschool, and a joyful heart—without the stress or burnout—you’re in the right place. Moms can be productive and peaceful when grounded in Scriptural truth.
I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling.
In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like:
✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work
✔️ Productivity, mom-style
✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy
✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules)
✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude
✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy
Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose.
👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.
I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling.
In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like:
✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work
✔️ Productivity, mom-style
✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy
✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules)
✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude
✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy
Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose.
👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 24min
Shouldn't I have homemaking figured out by now? --with Mary Shearouse
Take Sweep & Smile with us now! convivialcircle.comJoin homemaking bootcamp: https://simplyconvivial.com/membershipAre we ever too old to keep learning and gaining skills at home? Is homemaking something we figure out and move on from? Are we the only ones struggling for years with the homemaking life? No! This encouraging conversation with Mary Shearouse will help you smile and start in your homeWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
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Dec 14, 2023 • 20min
Help! I can't find morning devotional time!
Take Sweep & Smile with us now! convivialcircle.comMakeover your home management skills and mindset: https://simplyconvivial.com/membershipWhen we want to be sure we’re spending time in the Word and starting our day with prayer, we very easily slip into idealistic vision-chasing.We imagine our morning devotions shouldbe the very first thing we do in the morningbe done before the kids are awaketake at least thirty minutes, but maybe sixtyinclude a stack of booksbe comfy-cozy with warm light, a hot beverage, and earth tone midliners and a gentle candle flickeringSo then when our mornings begin by being tossed from bed by a crying infant, when we don’t have ten minutes together without being interrupted, when we never make it to our candle-lit reading corner, we wind up never actually beginning the day with prayer and Scripture.But it doesn’t have to be that way. We don’t need to have the perfect setting before we can fly to the Lord for daily sustenance. Such desperate, mid-action flight is more biblical than a cozy morning corner with scented candles, too.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 15min
Iterate Every Day: Priorities, Progress, and Perseverance with Krista Babel
Take Sweep & Smile with us now! convivialcircle.comJoin us for Simplified Organization Community Coaching: https://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmPrioritize Daily and Weekly Goals: Krista shares how she aligns her priorities and obligations on a daily and weekly basis. We need to make a conscious effort to understand and address our most crucial tasks so we can have a sense of accomplishment and productivity.Embrace Small, Meaningful Steps: We need to make the mindset shift from dismissing small tasks to recognizing their significance. Krista discusses the value of breaking down larger goals into manageable, meaningful chunks, reminding us that even incremental progress matters. This perspective helps us stay motivated and avoid discouragement.Maintain Focus on the "Why": Krista discusses the importance of keeping sight of the purpose behind our actions, rooted in our faith and calling. Additionally, she emphasizes the concept of continuous improvement and iteration.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 14min
Managing a tiny home with 6 people - Robyn McLeod

Nov 29, 2023 • 22min
Wrap your head around the coming year
Take Sweep & Smile with us now! convivialcircle.comJoin Ready5 by enrolling in Convivial Circle: https://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmThe Ready5 Annual Review will help you recognize where you're at, what your family needs right now, and make a baby-step plan for momentum and progress in 2024.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 20min
How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 2

Nov 21, 2023 • 16min
How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 1

Nov 14, 2023 • 20min
Short & Sweet Weekly Reviews with Trisha

Nov 9, 2023 • 15min
Start a beginner's weekly review

Nov 8, 2023 • 15min


